Boy Swallows Universe
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Penguin or The Haunting of Bly Manor, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by John Collee
- Phoebe TonkinFrances Bell
- Lee Tiger HalleyGus Bell